In a 1972 study by Lenore Weitzman examining gender roles in children's books,she found that:
A) the vast majority of the characters were female
B) females were more likely to be involved in adventurous activities
C) females were more likely to be indoors and engaged in passive activities
D) there was a balance of male and female characters

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Lenore Weitzman found that females were more likely to be indoors and engaged in passive activities, such as cooking, cleaning, and taking care of children. This reinforces traditional gender roles and portrays women as less active and adventurous than men.

In a 1972 Study by Lenore Weitzman Examining Gender Roles